A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6290097 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 41013411 epoch_slot_no: 232611 block_no: 6289920 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 16990 time: 2021-09-25 14:21:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe67e940a3e5ac1620463870d563739f0e3d29b53cf9f2da32e1362b1cb1c1e0aBlock Operator
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